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SCALE · ON BASS TROMBONE

A♯ Lydian

Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 title A♯ Lydian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 title A♯ Lydian
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Tempo120 bpm

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FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
A♯F triggerFG♭ triggerG♭1234567partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — A♯ sounds partial 2
partial 1 — A♯1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — A♯2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — F3 (+2¢)3partial 4 — A♯3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — D4 (-14¢)5partial 6 — F4 (+2¢)6partial 7 — G♯4 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — A♯4 (+0¢)8
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Questions
What notes are in the A♯ Lydian scale?

The A♯ Lydian scale uses the notes A♯, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, E♯, F𝄪, G𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Lydian scale formula?

The Lydian scale follows the interval pattern W W W H W W H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on A♯ to get the A♯ Lydian scale.

What chords work over A♯ Lydian?

Lydian works over maj7♯11 chords and modal-jazz maj7 vamps. The bright film-score colour.

How do I finger A♯ Lydian on Bass Trombone?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

When would I use the Lydian scale?

Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.